Invitation to Register Interest for the Provision of Public Cellular Service
Time 3 Extension – Phase 2
Ref: MCMC/RDD/PDD(5)/T3_Extn(P2)/TCA/12/14(13)
Briefing to Licensees
8 December 2014
USP Mechanism
Identify &
Notification of USP Target Areas
& Groups
• Type of services, timeline, etc.
• [R.4 USP Regulations]
Registration of Interest & USP Draft Plan
Submission
• Evaluation of USP Draft Plans from Licensees
• [R.5 & R6 USP Regulations]
Award the
Universal Service Provider(s)
• Approval of USP Draft Plans by MCMC and appointment of the Universal Service Providers for implementation
• [R.8 &9 USP Regulations]
Implementation
& Monitoring
• Implementation of Universal Service Plan
• [R.11-18 USP Regulations]
Table Of Content
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• Introduction Section I
• Invitation to Register Interest Section II
• Payment from the USP Fund Section III
• General Terms & Conditions Section IV
• Coordination of Part 1 and Part 2 Section V
• Natural Disaster Section IV
• Appendix 1-9
Appendices
Section I Introduction
The Provision of Time 3 Extension (T3E) for the Public Cellular Services.
Invitation is made pursuant to USP Regulations:
• Objectives USP:
• Installation of network facilities and provision of network services
• Collective access to basic telephony and internet access services
Regulation 3(1)
• Upon the publication of the notification, the
Commission may invite all licensees to register their interest to be a universal service provider in a
particular universal service target
Regulation 5(1)
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Section II
The facilities and services to be provided
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Part 1
Installation of tower and infrastructure
- Light Duty Tower 76m
Part 2
Installation of equipment and electronics related to public cellular service under the concept of Radio Access Network (RAN) Sharing Technology for Hub and spoke.
Time 3 Extension (Phase 2 )
Hub and Spoke Concept - Light Duty Monopole 24m
Scope of Work (Part 1)
Installation of tower and monopole
NO. CAT ITEM
1
A
Self Supporting Tower / Monopole
2 Fall Arrest System
3 Aviation Light
4 Lightning Protection System
5 Anti Climb System
6 Tower Vertical Cable Gantry 7 Tower Structure Foundation 8 Concrete Plinth for Cabin /
Outdoor BTS and Genset System
9 Basic Grounding and Earthing Systems
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Plinth
Fencing & Gate
Tower Monopole
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No Items
1 Base Transceiver Station (BTS) equipment 2 Backhaul via microwave, VSAT or fiber 3 Antenna and Feeder System
4 Antenna Support System 5 AC Power Supply/ genset 6 Feeder Pillar with Meter Panel
7 AC Main Distribution Board Systems – outdoor or indoor type
8 DC power system including back up batteries
9 Outdoor cabinet or Cabin (collective site) complete with accessories
10 Alarm monitoring system, Horizontal Cable Gantry
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Any necessary upgrades or additional equipment as required in the core network inclusive of calamities situation like flooding and etc.
Scope of Work (Part 2)
Installation of network facilities and network services
6&7
10 2
10 1
8
5 3&4
2
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Scope Of Work Part 2 : RAN Sharing Page (8-9)
Provision of minimum 2G voice and data
at minimum speed of 3G services for 3
years
Microwave, leased line (LOS) and availability of wired
infrastructure
capable to cater the usage of minimum 3 Public Cellular Network Providers in
supporting voice and data services
Sharing RAN
BSC, RNC, the associated BTS, links, NOC and associated ancillaries facilities with full
connectivity to the MSC
Access Obligation
Testing procedure:
•Connectivity Test;
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Scope Of Work Part 2: RAN Sharing
(interconnect and interoperability) Page (10)
Interconnect &
Interoperability
• 1.Site Location for BSC and RNC;
• 2.transmission modes to the MSC, BSC and RNC;
• 3.design of interconnectivity from RAN Sharing BSC and RNC to MSC Public Cellular Network Providers’ Core Network;
• 4.Bandwidth Dimensioning from BTS and Node-B to the BSC and RNC;
• 5.Network Block Diagram (RAN Sharing System)
• 6.Network Topology from RAN Sharing BTS and node B to BSC and RNC and from BSC and RNC to Public Cellular Network Providers’ Core Network
• 7.Network Equipment
• 8.Implementation timeline
Sample of Network Topology
Telco B BSC/ RNC
Telco C BSC/ RNC
Telco A BSC/RNC
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Green Technology
To facilitate the growth of the green
technology industry;
To reduce the energy usage rate;
To increase national capability and
capacity for innovation in green
technology development ; and
To ensure sustainable development and
conserve the environment for future generations
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Objectives to include the use of the green technology:
Assignment of Local Contractor
To stimulate the growth of local industries through the maximum utilization of local
materials and resources;
To encourage and support the involvement of
Bumiputera entrepreneurs;
Assignment Of Local Contractor Page (13)
Part 1:
NFP (I)
• Towers, poles, ducts and pits used in conjunction with other network facilities,
Part 2:
NFP (I)
-Radiocommunications transmitters and links;
-Shall be within “Malaysia”
-no last mile limitation specified in licence.
NSP (I)
-shall be within “Malaysia”
Other Requirement at least 1 year experience
and with good track records and/or engage in a
Collaboration or MOU with other qualified contractors or Public Cellular Network Provider
with such experience;
No outstanding amount as of 16 February 2015 :
USP Fund contribution; and License Fees (under CMA license).
AA Fees / Any other amount due to MCMC
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ROI Requirements
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License Requirement.
Reminder: Licensee are strictly to comply with their scope of licence. Any activities that breach licence condition are subject to enforcement action
Bid For : 1 cluster;
≥ 2 clusters; or
All Clusters
Registration Of Interest
Part 1
Part 2
Part 1
&2
Interested Licensees may register their interest for:
Or Or
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Submission of Draft Universal Service Plan
Technical Proposal ( 1 Original & 2 Copies) (Refer template 13.2
& Appendix 5)
Financial Proposal (1 Original & 2 Copies) (Refer template 13.2
& Appendix 6)
One Off Document
(Appendix 4)
licensee’s information and other supporting
documents;
Company profile;
Letter of collaboration /
MOU; and A complete set of
softcopy of the submission
To complete
Acknowledgement form at the counter provided.
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The submission of draft universal service plan shall consists :
13.6(d)…shall not bear Licensee’ name, logo or stamp
Scope of The Universal Service Plan
Coverage objective For Hub
and spoke (Appendix 1);
Description of infrastructure
and/or equipment (Appendix 2 & 9);
Capital cost – include cost breakdown, complete
computation and net figure
(NO conditional discount & option)
•BoQ template (Appendix 7)
Implementation timeline - breakdown into
activities;
Arrangement of sharing with other licensees
(if any);
Operation &
Maintenance Support Plan
template (Appendix 8);
Project Management
Team information;
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Registration of Interest (ROI)
• 9.00am – 5.00pm ,
• 15 December 2014
Submission of Draft Universal Service Plan (monitor by CCTV)
• Before 12.00pm,
• 16 February 2015
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Closing Date
• Reg. 6 (1) – any licencees who have registered their interest with the Commission pursuant to the invitation under Reg (5) shall submit their draft plan…;
• Fails to comply with Reg. 6(1) or 7(2) - maximum fine of RM300,000.00 or
imprisonment for a maximum term of 3 years or both
Matters to Consider For Approving
Draft USP Plan Page (22)
• Covers matters requested
• Efficient economically practicable
• Timeline
• Such other matter
Matters to Consider For Approving
Draft USP Plan (Reg. 7)
• financial capacity and capability to implement
• track record and relevant experience related to public cellular projects including work performance in previous USP project
Additional matters to be
considered
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TYPES OF
CLAIMS USP REGS. REMARKS
i) Advance Claims (Optional)
Regulation 12 Payable in installments Initial / Preliminary installment upon receiving LOA & Progress
installments ii) Quarterly
Claims (Optional)
Regulation 20A Payable for each Quarter Expenditure i.e. Quarter ending
March, June, Sept & Dec iii) Yearly Claims
(Mandatory)
Regulation 19 (2) and 20
Net Claims Payable = Avoidable Cost
less
Any payments made in (Advance & Quarterly Claims) and Revenue forgone
Section III
Payment from the USP Fund Page (23-24)
• MCMC reserves the right to accept or reject any draft USP Plan
• to annul the tender process
• Reject all draft universal service plan
Right To Accept Any Draft
Universal Service Plan And To Reject Any Or All (Reg. 8)
• May Designates a Licensee as a Universal Service Provider offering the the best value for money
Award of The Approved Universal Service Plan (Reg. 9)
• may propose a change of site location
• Inform MCMC
• Within same UST
• The selection of site locations shall be based on 2G and 3G network
Implementation of Approved Universal Service Plan
(Reg.11)
Section IV
General Terms & Conditions
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• comply with the standard as provided in any mandatory standards or consumer codes registered under the Act
Quality of Service and Rate
• Part 1 & part 2
Additional Services
Section IV
General Terms & Conditions
Part 1 Part 2
-Responsible for facilities in Category A and Category B as stipulated in Appendix 2 and shall be valid within the warranty period
-provide maintenance and operation support services for both PART 1 (Category B) and PART 2 work as stipulated in Appendix 2
-install and maintain equipment's for the provision of services, cabin, power supply and accessories;
-ensure the availability of service for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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• comply with the Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) and any other relevant standards as and when required by MCMC.
Technical Compliance
• responsible to obtain the necessary approvals from the state authority, local authority, electrical authority or other relevant authority
Authority Approval
• indemnify and keep indemnified, protect and defend at its own cost and expense, MCMC and its authorized officers
Safety
• Part 1 – 5 months
• Part 2 – 2 months (from the date of the completion of Part 1)
Implementation Timeline
Section IV
cont……General Terms & Conditions Page (28-29)
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Section IV
cont……General Terms & Conditions
• the designated universal provider shall pay MCMC liquidated damages at the rate of 5% per week, for a maximum of 2 weeks, of the value of the total cost and expenses of the approved
universal service draft plan(s).
Liquidated Damages
• Part 1 shall be responsible to provide warranty for the items as stipulated in Appendix 2 as follows:
• Category A for a period of warranty by tower manufacturer; and
• Category B for a period of 12 month
Warranty Period (from the date of completion work)
• This performance bond is equivalent in value of 10% of the approved universal service plan(s)
•shall be kept valid for a period of 12 months from the date of completion of the work.
Performance Bond
• An event beyond the control for the delay of Implementation
• War, Revolution , natural catastrophe etc (As per Item 33)
Effect Of Force Majeure
• High quality and free from factory defect Quality Of Materials And
Equipments
• The Designated Service Providers shall be solely responsible for all such omission/errors without any additional cost chargeable to MCMC
Omission or Errors
• Shall be genuine and newly manufactured Condition of Equipment
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Section IV
cont……General Terms & Conditions
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• Technical and Commercial Audit Inspection and Audit
• Shall submit progress report from time to time or upon request by MCMC
Monitoring and Reporting Requirement
• Shall be signed by the CEO of the Interested Licensees or any other person authorized by the Company.
Declaration
• MCMC reserves the right to issue written clarification on the specifications to formalize its requirements more precisely.
• Enquiries direct to Secretary of the Tender Committee ( tender@cmc.gov.my) / 03-8688 8000
Clarifications and Enquiries
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Section IV
cont……General Terms & Conditions
Part 1 and Part 2 service providers shall cooperate at all times to ensure:
•
Facilities installed can enable the provision of network services
•
Entire scope of work is completed within the implementation period
Section V
Coordination of Part 1 and Part 2
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T
o consult the Part 2 on all relevant matters before commencing-
T
o promptly notify Part 2 when the tower is ready to allow Part 2 to start their scope of works and subsequently handover to Part 2 -T
o assist Part 2 to thecommencement of any physical
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T
o assist Part 1 service providers in relevant matter (ie. suitability of sites etc)-
S
hall promptly attend to issues related to its equipment as and when notified by Part 1Page (34-35)
Part 1 Part 2
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• Part 1 to perform any work deemed necessary to improve resilience and to protect the infrastructure following the natural disaster such as
flood, erosion due to the climate and others
• shall establish a contingency plan as stated in Item 13.1 (c) (iv) i.e. to install and maintain the equipment during normal condition and also flood disaster period.
To ensure the public cellular services is still IN-SERVICE
Section VI
Natural Disasters Continuation Of Services
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List of Appendices Page (2-3)
• List of Universal Service Targets
Appendix 1
• Scope of Work
Appendix 2
• Registration of Interest Form
Appendix 3
• Summary of Licensee Information
Appendix 4
• Template for Summary of Technical Proposal
Appendix 5
• Template for Summary of Financial Proposal
Appendix 6
• Template for Details of Financial Proposal
Appendix 7
THANK YOU
Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
Return
Appendix 3
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Appendix 4
Return Enclosed:
Certified true copy financial statement and audited account by company secretary
Company incorporated less than 2 years only required to
submit 1 year financial
statement and audited account
Appendix 5
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Appendix 6 A & 6B
Return Signature of CFO /
Any authorized Board of member &
Company Stamp Are required
The template provided should be
followed
Appendix 7
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Appendix 8
Return
Appendix 9
Acknowledge Form
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